Acne according to Chinese Medicine
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Three herbal formulas that might help with acne
Jing Jie Lian Qiao Tang
Source date: 1773 AD
Number of ingredients: 12 herbs
Key actions: Dispels Wind. Clears toxic-Heat. Disperses Stagnation.
Why might Jing Jie Lian Qiao Tang help with acne?
Jing Jie Lian Qiao Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of acne
Shi Wei Bai Du San
Source date: 1760-1835 AD
Number of ingredients: 10 herbs
Key actions: Dispels Wind and transforms Dampness. Clears Toxic Heat .
Why might Shi Wei Bai Du San help with acne?
Shi Wei Bai Du San has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of acne
Yin Chen Hao Tang
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 3 herbs
Key actions: Clears heat. Resolves dampness. Reduces jaundice.
Why might Yin Chen Hao Tang help with acne?
Yin Chen Hao Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of acne
Acupuncture points used for acne
Other symptoms often associated with acne
Ulcers Burns Carbuncles Boils Erysipelas Dysentery Pharyngitis Tonsillitis Laryngitis Sore throat